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The junction of Clontarf Road and Howth Road. Google Streetview
cyclist killed
Man in his 20s due in court over fatal June hit-and-run
A 62-year-old cyclist was killed in the crash in Clontarf. The car involved failed to stay at the scene.
A MAN IN his 20s is due in court this morning in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Clontarf, north Dublin, on 30 June.
A 62-year-old cyclist was killed in the collision.
A man was arrested in connection with the incident on 7 July, and later released without charge with a file to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The crash
The man who died was struck by a car at around 6.30pm on the Clontarf Road at the junction with Howth Road near Fairview on 30 June.
Eyewitnesses described the car involved as a silver Volkswagen Golf.
It failed to remain at the scene. A similar car was recovered a short time later in Marino, and was seized for a forensic examination.
In a statement this morning, gardaí confirmed a man in his 20s was scheduled to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice at Parkgate Street today.
Comments have been closed as the matter is before the courts.
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